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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,716.70, 2,368.31 and 1,008.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,716.70, 2,368.31 and 1,008.76 is: 1,391.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,716.70 : 2,368.31 = 1,008.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,716.70/2,368.31 = 1,008.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,716.70x = 2,368.31 × 1,008.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,716.70x = 2,389,058.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,389,058.10/1,716.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,391.66

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